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86645 Cmv antibody igm

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CMV IgM, acute cytomegalovirus antibody

Cytomegalovirus Immunoglobulin M antibody detection indicating acute or recent cytomegalovirus infection.

In Plain Language

recent viral infection antibody; acute cytomegalovirus test

Clinical Context

Detects immunoglobulin M antibodies to cytomegalovirus indicating acute infection. Used to identify recent infection in pregnant patients and immunocompromised individuals.

RVU Information

CPT 86645 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.

How This Code Compares

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

VirologyInfectious DiseaseObstetrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 86645?

CPT 86645 (Cmv antibody igm) is a Pathology & Lab code. Cytomegalovirus Immunoglobulin M antibody detection indicating acute or recent cytomegalovirus infection.

Who uses CPT code 86645?

CPT 86645 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics. Detects immunoglobulin M antibodies to cytomegalovirus indicating acute infection. Used to identify recent infection in pregnant patients and immunocompromised individuals.

When is CPT 86645 used?

Detects immunoglobulin M antibodies to cytomegalovirus indicating acute infection. Used to identify recent infection in pregnant patients and immunocompromised individuals.

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